Acquisition
OMB touts contract reductions, amplifies strategic sourcing push
Agencies have decreased their reliance on contractors, OMB says. Meanwhile, a new memo creates greater accountability for strategic sourcing.
People
The Brooks Legacy: Remembering the man who changed federal IT
The late Congressman Jack Brooks came from an era when one person with passion could make a difference, writes Frank McDonough.
Digital Government
Defense and Veterans Affairs aim to speed up joint health record rollout
Departments will ‘meet or beat’ original plan for full deployment by 2017.
Digital Government
Ex-White House official aims to get 'do not track' back on track
Peter Swire will co-chair a working group created by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Modernization
Apple will be made in America, finally
The largest company in America plans to build a line of Macs within the United States.
Digital Government
NOAA readies for satellite gap
Scientific research continues at NOAA, but a coming gap in satellite coverage could soon interrupt.
Digital Government
DOD begins planning for fiscal cliff
OMB provides guidance on planning for the drastic spending cuts that may be coming soon.
Digital Government
App developers and other techs poised to make more money next year
Salary guide predicts growth for IT skill sets in high demand.
Cybersecurity
John McAfee just got arrested
Guatemalan police took the software company founder into custody Wednesday.
Digital Government
Do Democrats have the edge in tech skills?
GOP's future may depend on closing gaps exposed by the presidential race.
Digital Government
'If this were government it would be a news story'
An experience in a movie line triggers thoughts of government oversight and the press for Steve Kelman.
People
Darrell Issa: Friend or foe?
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has put countless agency leaders in the hot seat, but his efforts on IT reform reflect a solutions-oriented, bipartisan approach.
Digital Government
Agencies are failing to uphold Obama's commitment to transparency
A new report for the National Security Archive shows the majority of agencies lag far behind in complying with a 2009 presidential order.
Emerging Tech
Could a hookup app help feds?
Approximate location technology could be worked into government software applications.
Emerging Tech
Black marble: The Earth at night like you've never seen it before
“Nothing tells us more about the spread of humans across the Earth than city lights.”
Digital Government
FDA needs mobile health IT office, lawmaker says
Bill from Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., would establish an Office of Wireless Health.
Digital Government
Panetta and Shinseki Hold Joint Press Gaggle Tomorrow
The last time they held a joint briefing was in May.
Cybersecurity
U.S., Russia, other nations near agreement on cyber early-warning pact
Measures are aimed at avoiding inadvertent network disruptions.
Digital Government
Military records mismanagement thwarts veterans’ disability claims
Advocates say lost medical data poses insurmountable problems.
Digital Government